Retrieving large objects in separate files

Use the Large Objects page of the Import notebook to retrieve large objects (LOBS) from the path or paths that store the LOB files.

Before you begin...

To retrieve large objects:

1. Open the Import notebook, specify options on the File page, and open the Large Objects page.

2. Select the Retrieve large objects (LOBs) in separate files (LOBSINFILE) check box to enable the options on the Large Objects page.

3. Specify the location of separate LOB files in the LOB paths list box by clicking on the Add push button. These paths are searched (in the order in which they appear in the LOB paths list box) for the LOB files specified in the LOB column of the input file.

4. Optional: Click on the Columns tab to specify column import options.

5. Click on OK, to accept the parameters specified in this notebook and begin the import process.

Related information

• Changing a LOB file path
• Removing a LOB file path
• Retrieving large objects when creating a table

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